Takara / GIG - Toy Diaclone Diatron - 1980-1990 - Singapore

Raro Diatron (Dia-Battles) from the Diaclone line, produced by Takara and distributed in Italy by GIG in the early 80s. This is the Italian version of the famous modular robot formed by the three modules Cosmic 01, Cosmic 02 and Cosmic 03, belonging to the historic Diaclone line that preceded the birth of Transformers. Lot from private collection, complete with the three original transformable modules and the original Italian GIG packaging. Contents of the lot: - Cosmic 01 - Cosmic 02 - Cosmic 03 - 2 original blue fists - 5 original red missiles - original catalog "Diaclone il Grande" - original GIG box - original internal styrofoam Missing: - missing Dianauti - missing instructions - 4 missiles Overall condition good for a genuine piece over 40 years old. The three Cosmic 01, Cosmic 02 and Cosmic 03 modules are original and show above-average preservation for this vintage toy: - original chrome still present and bright; - metallic paint well preserved; - original stickers largely present and legible; - no obvious structural breaks detected during visual inspection; - joints, hooks and transformation components intact; - normal signs of use and slight wear compatible with the object's age. Cosmic 01: - good chrome; - side stickers present; - cockpit and main components intact. Cosmic 02: - wings complete with original "DIA-BATTLES" stickers; - metallic finish well preserved; - light signs of aging around some stickers. Cosmic 03: - metallic paint particularly well preserved; - main stickers present; - chrome in good overall condition. Original Box: - present and authentic GIG; - colors still vivid and legible; - edge, corner and surface wear due to age; - some crush marks and signs of storage; - original window present, with some damage. Internal Styrofoam: - original and present; - generally good condition with normal signs of aging. Included accessories: - 2 original blue fists; - 5 original red missiles; - original catalog "Diaclone il Grande". Missing accessories: - 3 Dianauti; - original instructions; - 4 missiles. The Diatron represents one of the most iconic Italian distributions of the Diaclone line. Marketed by GIG before the advent of Transformers, today it is a particularly sought-after piece by collectors of Takara, Diaclone and pre-Transformers toys. It is advised to carefully view all photos, which form an integral part of the description and document the actual condition of the item. Careful and tracked shipping via express courier is offered. Please make offers only if truly intending to complete the purchase. The bid is binding under Catawiki rules. Shipping costs and selling commissions are the buyer's responsibility.

Estimate:$235.24

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